TDI sump instructor

[rchrds]

Jason.
The GOOD news is, that during all this discussion, and talking to several people, I started to think "why dont I get involved in sump diving with TAG?" Im in Georgia, I know people involved, I like dry caving, Id like to expand on my skill set.

Anyhoo, thats the reason for the post, I wasnt looking to collect a card and become an instant sump diver.

Dave

Dave- nothing personal at all- you just got sucked into another battle that may or may not really be an issue.

Understand your problem with the Aussie caves- I've heard horror stories about the politics over there as far as cave diving- but perhaps it is like here, we just hear the things that get all blown out of proportion..

If you're not busy on Saturday there is quite a show going on at Fern cave with the resurvey- come on up and help- you can dry cave or you can help survey the sump area down below with C and I. At least you can get involved!

[bigdave]

Damn- I sound like Irvine. Sorry for that.

Yikes! 8)

BD

[Dave]

Dave- nothing personal at all- you just got sucked into another battle that may or may not really be an issue.

No worries, just clarifying my position.
Im damned glad I got training here, the Oz politics are waaay out of control.

Saturday sounds like a real good idea, a great introduction.
Please PM me some details!
Many thanks for the offer.

Dave

[rchrds]

Dave- nothing personal at all- you just got sucked into another battle that may or may not really be an issue.

No worries, just clarifying my position.
Im damned glad I got training here, the Oz politics are waaay out of control.

Saturday sounds like a real good idea, a great introduction.
Please PM me some details!
Many thanks for the offer.

Dave

PM sent- hope to see you on Saturday!

[mwenner]

Dave,

There's better people up here (Marbry) to speak on the behalf of TAG, but we'd love to get you on one of our trips. 3 to 4 years ago, I was invited on my first sump support effort, and met Marbry, Forrest, Cindy, TJ, Brian W, and about 15 other really great souls in one day. I've had nothing but tons of support from the forementioned, and ultimate experience, that can't be taught in a classroom. You can see by the posts how everyone came to rally, and was willing to get you the information you needed. You've come to the right place, I'll tell you that.

Come on.....

Mark

[Cindy]

things like the importance of tank bags- and how not to pack too much sh^t. (Cindy

Hey Jason, women always pack too much, don't you know anything yet! :P
I have bags for my tanks but didn't bring my tanks, I really think you mixed my stuff up with Guys. The idea about sharing drysuits is a great one! I had heard the Brits talk about it but hadn't thought to try. I learn everyday. Did you get my gift? Cindy

[Dave]

You can see by the posts how everyone came to rally, and was willing to get you the information you needed. You've come to the right place, I'll tell you that.

Thats one thing that is for certain, the response has been amazing. John (JDZ) has given me all the information I needed for the cert issues, and Jason has me all fired up about dry/sump diving in the TAG area.

Thanks to everyone who responded, and gave advice, like you said, I asked in the right place.

See you all soon

Dave

[rchrds]

Did you get my gift? Cindy

Oh- man, I am sorry- I totally forgot! Yes, I got it- and thanks- it has already been used! (by me that is.) I'm crappy about that sort of thing- I owe you one.

J

P.S. Dave- let me know as soon as you can if you are in for this weekend.

J

[Duncan Price]

The idea about sharing drysuits is a great one! I had heard the Brits talk about it but hadn't thought to try.

Wetsuits too on occasion. It can be very interesting to be beyond a sump with no means of getting back until your buddy returns from the next one with the gear you need.

[normblitch]

hey everyone. Cindy, I'm the Dave from Climax. different dave. I mostly lurk. I'll dive a sump someday but I would like to sidemount first (details, details) and i have lots to learn before that happens.

Dave,

You may be a lurker, bit IMHO you have a clear sight on what I consider to be a growing problem in the Community...to wit, rushing to higher certs before reaching a true COMFORT ZONE (NOT just passing minimums) in the cert they have just acquirred...

Take your time, and get muscle-memory and Zen!

Norm